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The W-loop of alpha-cardiac actin is critical for heart function and endocardial cushion morphogenesis in zebrafish.
Molecular and cellular biology - 1 Sept 2012
Glenn Nicole O, McKane Melissa, Kohli Vikram, Wen Kuo-Kuang, Rubenstein Peter A, Bartman Thomas, Sumanas Saulius
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Mutations in cardiac actin (ACTC) have been associated with different cardiac abnormalities in humans, including dilated cardiomyopathy and septal defects. However, it is still poorly understood how altered ACTC structure affects cardiovascular physiology and results in the development of distinct congenital disorders. A zebrafish mutant (s434 mutation) was identified that displays blood regurgitation in a...
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